In the heart of Japan, a quiet revolution is happening. More women are entering the world of sake brewing, once considered off-limits. Meet Mie Takahashi, a master brewer at Koten brewery in Nagano. She's one of just 33 female toji (master brewers) in Japan. Traditionally, sake making was a man's jo
Ever wondered if there are major differences in sports performance between boys and girls before puberty? Scientists took a close look at shot put, javelin throw, and long jump events from 2016 to 2023 in the USA Track and Field National Youth Outdoor Championships and National Junior Olympic Champi
Scientists in Ukraine have dug deeper into how plant hormones affect the ability of Actinidia plants to grow new roots from cuttings. They discovered that three key hormones - auxins, cytokinins, and abscisic acid - play a significant role. Surprisingly, female Actinidia plants seem to have a better
Let's talk about women in the oil and gas (O&G) industry. It's a place where big changes are happening. More women are taking top jobs, and that's something worth celebrating. But it's not all smooth sailing. There are obstacles too, like sorts of barriers that can make it tough for women to rise to
Healthcare costs and outcomes can vary greatly between men and women. That's why it's crucial for economists to consider sex and gender when evaluating medical interventions. Current methods often miss these crucial differences, leading to unfair resource allocation. Women might face higher costs an
On Wednesday, the House passed the yearly defense policy bill — the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) — with a bipartisan vote of 281-140. The bill, worth $883. 7 billion, includes a pay raise for military members and controversial amendments. One hotly debated provision restricts healthcare
The COVID-19 pandemic had a unique impact on women's health behaviors and mental health in the UK. Research using nationwide data (UKHLS) and a specific analysis method showed that women were more adversely affected than men. Women were 3. 2 percentage points less likely to adopt a healthy lifestyle
Ever wondered how your gender could influence how you follow doctor's orders after a heart procedure? Let's dive into a fascinating study on just that. Researchers checked up on people who went through a procedure called PCI, aimed at improving blood flow. Over time, they noticed that being a man or
Have you ever wondered about needing to show your ID just to use a public restroom? Some folks believe this could be a way to keep transgender women out of women's restrooms. But who would be doing these checks, and would they be fair? Plus, what about men who might feel uneasy? This idea could crea
Imagine a world where biological men are allowed to compete in women's sports. Sounds crazy, right? But that's exactly what's happening in some places. More than 40, 000 people, including athletes and activists, have signed a petition asking the International Olympic Committee (IOC) to keep men out
